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Ancient African KomaTerracotta Head, ex-Arnovick

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Ancient African KomaTerracotta Head, ex-Arnovick

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Description

West Africa, North Ghana, Koma, ca. 12th to 16th century CE. An elaborately carved elongated head from the Koma culture of North Ghana with traits characteristic of Koma figurines including wide open eyes with very full upper and lower lids, a boldly jutting chin, and stylized coiffure. Koma figures were first discovered in the 1980s during archaeological fieldwork directed by Professor Ben Kankpeyeng (University of Ghana). Created by a previously little-understood people in what is known as Koma Land, the figures are often fragmentary. Although there is a paucity of literature on how such figurines were used, scholars have suggested they were used in special ceremonies and rituals in which the spirits of the ancestors were invoked. This piece has a concave receptacle atop her head, and it is possible that liquid offerings or libations were poured into it. Some have associated this practice with healing rituals. A wonderful example from this understudied culture. Size: 2" W x 3.5" H (5.1 cm x 8.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex Peter Arnovick Collection

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Condition

A head fragment with normal surface wear and chips to upper receptacle and neck. Nevertheless a strong example.

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Ancient African KomaTerracotta Head, ex-Arnovick

Name: Ancient African KomaTerracotta Head, ex-Arnovick
SKU: 46822545
Price: 95 USD
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